2015 Dodge Challenger SRT

The Challenger was Dodge's answer to the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet
Camaro. Introduced in the fall of 1969 for the 1970 model year, it was one
of two Chrysler E-body cars, the other being the slightly smaller Plymouth
Barracuda. Both the Challenger and Barracuda were available in a
staggering number of trim and option levels and were intended to compete
against the “pony cars” from the other guys, and to do it while offering
virtually every engine in Chrysler's inventory.

The Challenger was produced from 1970 to 1983. The passage of time
has created legends and highlighted the unique personalities of both the
Challenger and the Barracuda. With a low total production, as well as low
survivability over the years, any Challenger is worth a substantial amount of
money.

Perhaps it was this renaissance that prompted Chrysler Corporation
executives to re-introduce the Challenger for the 2008 model year. The
remake looks very much like the original Challenger, albeit a little bit wider
and a little bit taller. The new Challenger was so successful that Chrysler
copied the famous 1970’s interior dash layout during the model’s
refreshening. More retro than ever.
Like the original Challenger, the new Challenger is offered in a myriad of
configurations and engine choices. This particular model was purchased
new in 2015 by its owner and shipped to the museum. It has the very retro
Sub Lime green color and is powered by the 392 V8 HEMI. The only
variant above it is the ferocious Hellcat, which is a supercharged HEMI
engine that delivers 707 hp.
We are glad to have this great retro car living in the museum.